Online School Board Policy

You can access the Gilmer Independent School District School Board Policy through the link below:

School Board Policy

Continuing Education Hours for May 2020 - April 2021

Continuing Education Hours for May 2021 - April 2022

Continuing Education Hours for May 2022 - April 2023

Election Information

Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot
Notice of Previous Polling Place
Certification of Unopposed Candidates May 2024
Order of Cancellation May 4, 2024 Election

The Board of Trustees is made up of seven trustees.  Election of Board members shall be at large.  General election of Board members shall be on the May uniform election date (The first Saturday in May).  The next School Board Trustee election will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Gilmer ISD Administration Building, 245 N. Bradford St., Gilmer, TX 75644.  The deadline to file a candidate application is February 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

Next Election Dates:

Saturday, May 4, 2024         Important 2024 Election Dates –  Internet Posting Requirements 2024

Saturday, May 3, 2025         Important 2025 Election Dates – Internet Posting Requirements 2025

Saturday, May 2, 2026         Important 2026 Election Dates

Early Voting Location:

Gilmer ISD Administration

245 N Bradford St.

Gilmer, TX  75644

Election Day Voting Location:

Gilmer ISD Administration

245 N Bradford St.

Gilmer, TX  75644

Board of Trustee Members/Terms:

Requirements and deadline for filing for candidacy for trustee:

          Wednesday, January 15, 2025 is the first day to file for a place on the ballot.

                     Application for a Place on the Ballot Form

            Friday, February 14, 2025 is the last day to file for a place on the ballot.

            Tuesday, February 18, 2025 is the last day to declare as a write-in candidate.

                       Declaration of Write-In Candidacy Form

All forms should be given to the Assistant to the Superintendent, Ann Bradshaw at:
GISD Administration
245 N. Bradford St.
Gilmer, TX  75644

Forms must be received by the above dates in accordance with Secretary of State approved election dates / deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Running for School Board

Please email any questions to Ann Bradshaw at ann.bradshaw@gilmerisd.org

School Board Meetings

--Time and Place—

The Board usually convenes for its regular meetings at 6:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month.  Meetings are held in the Board Room of the District Office Building, 245 N Bradford Street.  The Board reserves the right to change meetings to other days whenever necessary and will occasionally call a special meeting at another time and/or place.

2024-2025: School Board Agendas/Minutes

August 19, 2024: Agenda – Minutes
September 23, 2024:

• Gilmer ISD Special Board Meeting @ 5:30pm.  Held at the new Gilmer Early Childhood Center -Agenda – Minutes
• Gilmer ISD Regular Board Meeting @ 6:00pm.  Held at the Gilmer Administration Building- Agenda – Minutes

October 21, 2024: Agenda – Minutes
November 18, 2024: Agenda – Minutes
December 16, 2024: Agenda – Minutes
January 21, 2025: Agenda – Minutes
February 17, 2025: Agenda – Minutes
March 17, 2025: Agenda – Minutes
April 21, 2025: Agenda – Minutes
May 19, 2025: Agenda – Minutes
June 16, 2025: Agenda – Minutes
July 21, 2025: Agenda – Minutes
August 18, 2025: Agenda – Minutes

School Board Meetings from Previous Years